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Eligible applicants: Classical liberal scholars; Independent scholars (not affiliated with educational institutions or research organizations); Scholars producing publishable book-length manuscripts.

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Roy A. Childs, Jr. Fund for Independent Scholars

Center for Independent Thought

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Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Classical liberal scholars
Independent scholars (not affiliated with educational institutions or research organizations)
Scholars producing publishable book-length manuscripts

Overview

The Roy A. Childs, Jr. Fund for Independent Scholars was a program of the Center for Independent Thought that issued grants to classical liberal scholars who were not associated with an educational institution or research organization, and who produced publishable book-length manuscripts. The program is no longer active.

Eligibility:

Classical liberal scholars
Independent scholars (not affiliated with educational institutions or research organizations)
Scholars producing publishable book-length manuscripts

Focus Areas:

Classical liberal and libertarian thought
Scholarly works on liberty, individual rights, and political philosophy

About Roy A. Childs, Jr. (1949-1992):

Leader in the emergence and growth of the U.S. libertarian movement
Editor of Libertarian Review (1977-1981), promoting an expansive vision for libertarians
Editorial director at Laissez Faire Books (1984-1992), a project of the Center for Independent Thought
Worked and wrote as a scholar at the Cato Institute
Known for polished writing, depth of knowledge, and exceptional breadth of reading
Encouraged libertarians to broaden reading beyond economics and philosophy to history, literature, foreign policy, and current affairs
Described by historian Brian Doherty as "the most consistent personal inspiration and support to a rising generation of young libertarians"
Known as tireless networker, letter writer, and phone caller dedicated to promoting libertarian thought and connecting libertarian comrades
Died in 1992 at age 43
His legacy continues in the growth and development of libertarian thought

Notable Works by Roy Childs:

"The Invisible Hand Strikes Back" (1975)
"Open Letter to Ayn Rand" (1969) - credited with starting the anarcho-capitalist movement within libertarianism
Critique of Robert Nozick's "Anarchy, State and Utopia"
Numerous book reviews, articles, newspaper columns, and op-ed pieces
Essays on foreign policy, domestic drug policy, party politics, land reform, and philosophy

Funder: Center for Independent Thought (CIT), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit educational foundation that neither seeks nor accepts government funds